Overview

Situated on a gentle rise surrounded by undulating olive groves, Minos villa's 360-degree views take in the Peloponnese countryside and rocky coves. The resort is within easy reach of a wealth of archaeological sites and bustling Porto Heli.
Experience the Greek idyll the Resort way from a hilltop home on the Peloponnese Peninsula.
Enjoy access to a private beach and beach club, numerous restaurants and an  Spa in lofty seclusion, all just 10-15 minutes from the vibrant town of Porto Heli and the cosmopolitan islands of Spetses and Hydra.

Designed by Edward Tuttle and Marios Angelopoulos, with inspiration drawn from classical Greek architecture, the villa features graceful colonnades and formal gardens, together with high ceilings and contemporary finishes. Stepped down the hillside to maximise views, the Villa's six tiers create a boundless sense of space and lofty seclusion.

From the private enclave of the villa, guests have unlimited access to all Resort's facilities
Whether watching a performance in Resort's amphitheatre, taking a Pilates class at the  Spa or sailing a Hobie Cat from the Beach Club, resort's exceptional facilities are considered an extensionof the Villa.

Accommodation

Light-filled and modern, villa Minos is surrounded by olive groves, with stunning Aegean Sea views from a Peloponnesian hilltop.
Villa Minos is cool, spacious abodes surrounded by olive groves.

Designed to meld with the landscape, the villa Minos enjoys sweeping views of rolling hills and the Aegean Sea.

Providing seamless indoor-outdoor living, the four-bedroom villa is surrounded by olive groves and overlooks the Aegean Sea and surrounding countryside. Two full-time members of staff, including a chef and a host, look after guests in complete privacy.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1
Master bedroom with king size bed, Ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 2

King size bed, Ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 3
King size bed, Ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 4
King size bed, Ensuite bathroom.

Living & Dining Areas

 Living-dining room.

Comfort & Amenities

Children      
 Baby crib  Children's Activities  High chair  
Confort      
 Air-conditioning  Beach towels  Bed linen  Centralized A/C
 Pool towels  Toiletries  Towels  
Equipments      
 Beach Towels  Coffeemaker  dishwasher  Dryer
 Full Kitchen  Hair dryer  Iron/ironing board  Juicer
 Microwave  Oven  Washer  
High-Tech      
 Satellite TV  TV  Wi-Fi access  
Outdoor      
 Beach chair  Beach umbrella  Garage  Heated pool
 Outdoor dining  Outdoor furniture    
Security      
 Safe      
Services      
 24-hour, multilingual Concierge  Cocktail on arrival  Express check-in/check-out  Twice-daily housekeeping service
Services extra      
 24-hour laundry/dry-cleaning/pressing  Activities and excursions  Bicycles  Car
 Cost of food and beverages  Driver  Dry cleaning services  Gift shop
 Laundry services  Massages  Moto  Private dining room
 Restaurant  Scooter  Services and amenities for younger guests  Spa treatment
 Transfers  Transfers between airport and chalet  Villa pre-stocking  Wine card
 Yoga      
Sport & leisure      
 Exercise Room  Gym  Shared tennis court  Spa
 Tennis lesson      
Staff      
 Chef  Concierge  Gardener  Maid Service
 Pool Attendant  Security guard  Villa Manager  
Staff extra      
 Baby sitter  Coach  Masseuse  Private chauffeur
 Skipper  Yoga    

Staff & Services

One of the greatest advantages of staying in villa Minos is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.

Minos villa staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Manager
Your villa manager and staff will be on hand throughout your stay to pour your morning coffee, serve dinner in the evenings and provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers, other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.

Concierge
From your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local support in your destination for on the spot help.

Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the villa.

Private Chef
A highly qualified private chef will be available to prepare yours meals.
Our chef will work with you or your staff to create the perfect menu for your stay (food and wine charged separately).

Wine list can be provided.

Pool & Garden Attendant
An attendant ensure the pool and the garden look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.

Pool

 Private, outdoor 20m (66ft) heated pool.

Location

 Secluded hilltop position with panoramic views.

Points of Interest

  •     10 minute drive to Tavernas and Porto Heli
  •     20 minutes to Cosmopolitan Island of Spetses (15 minute drive, 5 minute water taxi)
  •     52 km to Ancient Amphitheatre Epidavros
  •     75.6 km to Nafplion
Beach access

  •     10 minute drive to Beach Club (Complimentary shuttle service provided from the resort)
Airport

  •     203 km to Athens International Airport (ATH)

Activities

Your villa manager will have a wealth of information about places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the area too. Most will live nearby and can give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of local life...

On the land
Archaeological sites
50 minute drive from the ancient city of Epidaurus, a Unesco World Heritage Site, with a theatre still used for performances every summer.
1.5 hours' drive from the Unesco-protected archaeological site of Mycenae, prehistoric kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon.

Nafplio
An hours drive from the Resort, the seaport town of Nafplio was modern Greece's first capital.

Monasteries
The abandoned Byzantine monastery of St Dimitrios is built into the rock-face on the lower slopes of Mount Avgo, near Pelei, around 30 minutes' drive from The Resort.
Also nearby, St George at Didima " a small but imposing church with lovely views " is signposted by meteorite holes in the road.

Island Hopping
Charter one of Amanzoe's high-speed watercrafts for a full- or half-day tour of the uninhabited isles and secluded coves off the coast of the Peloponnese peninsula.
Take a trip to the pretty island of Spetses, known for its seafaring traditions and Venetian and neoclassical architecture.
Visit Hydra, a car-free island famed for its vibrant dining and nightlife scene.
The property's boats include the powerboat Amanzoe One, and Aquazoe, a Pershing 62.

Trekking
The Peloponnese landscape is a delight to explore on foot. Highlights include the paleolithic Franchthi cave, reached by a coastal hike (about 15 minutes long) 20 minutes' drive from Amanzoe
Lighter treks include visits to the Bisti forest (20 minutes' drive away)
Other options include a 2.5-hour trek from the mountain village of Iliokastro through pine forest to Fourni village, and a light circular trek from Fourni to Katafiki Gorge.

Culinary Discovery
 Sample the region's famous citrus fruits, sweet olives, diverse seafood and wine
 Visit a local beekeeper and honey museum
 Learn about Greek wine with an Amanzoe tasting session, or at a local vineyard

On the water
Water Sports Activities
Beach Club
The Beach Club is situated adjacent to Korakiabeach and is the ideal spot to while away the day and  enjoy  the  sea  breezes.  At  our  Beach  Club  you  will  find  equipment  for  windsurfing,  kayaking  and snorkeling as well as sailing options.

Twixxy boat
4,5 meter boat made of polyethylene for one or two persons.

Hobie cat 15
5 meter boat made of polyester for two or three persons.

Fun boat
3,9 meter boat for one person and recommended for beginners.

Water Skiing
Just 7 kilometersaway from the Resort, you will find Mario water sports, the best water skiing school in Porto Heli. A place of unrivalled beauty for learning water skiing with highly
qualified instructors. The quality and the status of the water is always ideal.Slalom for all levels, from beginners to professionals, tricks, water hover board, wake board and for families a fun inflatable mattress.The school offers training and full equipment for all ages and levels.

  • Water skiing.
  • Wake board.
  • Water hover board.
  • Inflatable mattress.

Under the water
Diving
The Small island of Kapari hosts the Kallianos family diving center.
The island itself is a natural reef with some of the finest examples in the area of marine life and this is where most of the dives take place. You will dive in crystal clear blue water with visibility up to 20 meters which is ideal for both experienced and inexperienced divers. Enjoy the sun and the sea before and after your dive or while your companions discover the magic of Saronic sea.Join qualified Dive masters and instructors on a guided tour of a fascinating terrain with rocky compositions, home to many exotic underwater species.

Snorkeling trip to Kapari Island
Snorkelling in the sheltered bay is fun, safe and easy for all the family members

Discover Scuba Diving
Introduction to the sea. When you discover scuba diving, you discover excitement, adventure, freedom and serenity.

Bubblemaker
An incredible experience for children aged 8-10. One day introduction session to the use of diving equipment and actual diving. The program is conducted by experienced Instructors andwill go to a maximum depth of twometers.

Services included

Exclusive use of villa Minos booked. Use of the services of the staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers, private chef...

Included:

  •     Chef
  •     Daily breakfast (Additional taxes will apply)
  •     Additional chef services (Cost of food not included, Additional taxes will apply)
  •     Host
  •     Housekeeping
Extra cost (advance notice may be required):

  •     Villa pre-stocking
  •     Airport transfer
  •     Activities and excursions
  •     Additional bedding (upon request only, maximum of 2 additional guests)
  •     Spa services

Additional Notes

Dining
Restaurants are open to guests and non-residents

Simple, contemporary Greek and Mediterranean dishes emphasise locally sourced ingredients at the Resort, which receives daily deliveries of local bass, bream, grouper and crustacean, as well as locally reared lamb, pork and rabbit. Meals are served in the airy Restaurant, with its deep-blue sea views, as well as at the Pool Terrace, the informal Beach Club or surrounded by candles in private

The Restaurant
 Open for breakfast and dinner.
 Greek and international breakfast choices.
 Modern Greek and Mediterranean dinner menus.
 Indoor-outdoor space with high ceilings,soaring windows and a terrace for alfresco dining.
 Fireplaces are lit during the cooler months.

The Pool Restaurant
 Open for lunch and dinner.
 Casual all-day dining.
 Asian cuisine for dinner.
 Adjacent to the main swimming pool and children's pool.

The Beach Club
 Open for lunch
 Traditional, yet sophisticated Greek Taverna menu
 Hosts Greek BBQs during the summer months

The Bar
 Open throughout the day and evening
 Cocktail menu inspired by the Greek gods, with local herbs and aromatics
 Wraparound floor-to-ceiling doors open to the elements during summer
 Cosy fireplaces for the cooler months
 Firepit terrace for sunset drinks

The Amphitheatre
 Available for romantic private dining
 Greek Degustation Menu with wine pairings

Spa
 Five double treatment rooms with steam room,Thai massage room, watsu pool, hair salon and finishing salon.
 Extensive spa menu combining ancient Greek,beauty rituals with Asian techniques.

Fitness
Fully equipped gym and pilates studio

Tennis

Two hard-court tennis courts with floodlights, racquets and balls provided and tennis instructor available upon request.

Library
Two-story marble building containing more than a thousand books, broad range of literature in several languages and wide spectrum of material on Greek history.

Boutique

Greek handicrafts, jewellery, fashion and local produce and yoga studio with stunning views of rolling hills.

Main swimming pool
Located at the heart of the resort, overlooked by the Pool Restaurant, 25-metre pool lined with green marble, shaded by a pergola, a children's pool is also available.

Beach Club
10 minutes' drive from the property, set in a picturesque bay, with sun loungers, towels and showers, refreshments and dining area, two lap pools and two children's pools.
Non-motorized water sports.
Spa treatment room and small gym onsite.

Family
From junior yoga sessions to specially crafted children's menus, resort's attention to detail extends to the whole family. Cruising the Aegean and exploring the nearby ancient ruins are well suited for family groups, while children can enjoy additional activities, including tennis lessons and Watsu therapy, under the supervision of specially trained staff.

An enthusiastic children's host coordinates daily activities during the summer months.
Based at the pool and Beach Club, games hone motor skills, while crafts recall the history of Ancient Greece.

Developing awareness of the body from an early age, yoga for the young engages a child's natural, boundless energy.
Both individually and in groups, yoga sessions increase mindfulness, confidence, balance and strength as well as positive thinking.

Youngest guests can enjoy the toddler's pool at the resort and both the toddler's and children's pools at the beach club.
Swimming lessons are available for all ages, and Watsu for children guides participants through the motions, rhythms and shapes of underwater creatures.

The resort's two floodlit tennis courts with panoramic views are the stting for childre's tennis lessons.
Suitable for beginners and advanced players alike, lessons are limited to four participants per session to ensure personalised instruction.

Resort's facilities and staff ensure comfort and enjoyement for parents and children.
Dedicated children's menus and seats are available at all restaurants, and babysitting services and cots are available around the clock

Games room appeals to both the young and the young at the heart.
A screening room and wide selection of films is joined by an array of board games and amusements for the whole family

Wellness
Staffed by trained professionals, the villa's spa, gym and indoor pool offer privacy and tranquillity.
Beyond the Villa's serene spa reception area lie treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool, whirlpool, a fully-equipped gym and a yoga studio. The 15-metre indoor pool with jetstream is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows. These let in the scent of herbs from the sun and yoga terrace outside.

The Art of the Villa
Large-scale sculptures by renowned artists are creatively placed throughout the property.
Carefully positioned for maximum impact, striking works of art complement the architecture and gardens of the Villa. Whether reflected in a water feature or framed between columns with the sea behind, each tells a unique story and adds to the layered ambience of the villa.

Weddings & Honeymoons
The Resort is situated on a hilltop, with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Ceremonies, whether intimate or grand, can be held indoors or out in a location that resonates with the bridal couple.

The Restaurant
Fronted by an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining, this airy, cosy venue features full-height window-doors on three sides

The amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre can host private events of various kinds including private dinners, cocktail parties and performances.

The Beach Club
Offers a dining area and bar, as well as two pools and an expansive deck. From May to October, weather permitting.

Meetings & Events
With state-of-the-art facilities, The resort can host board meetings, conferences and retreats for both multinationals or boutique startups.

Events Pavilion
Comprising a boardroom and terraces, with video/teleconferencing, AV projectors and multi-system content players.

The Library
A secluded venue for intimate meetings, the Library offers a broad range of reading materials in several languages.

The Restaurant
This airy yet cosy venue, with an expansive outdoor terrace, features full-height window-doors on three sides.

Celebrations
Whether for a birthday, anniversary, achievement or new start, The Resort offers a venue for every occasion and the expertise to ensure every detail is unique.

The Restaurant
Fronted by an expansive terrace, this airy yet cosy venue features full-height window-doors on three sides.

The Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre can host various private events including private dinners, cocktail parties and performances.

The Beach Club
Offers a dining area and bar, as well as two pools and an expansive deck. From May to October, weather permitting.

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